Test Meters

[OhmElectrical]

Gentlemen

I am soon to start a new job and will be 4 on 4 off shifts giving me so extra time to do "additional hours" a friend I used to know works for himself and has said he can get me a few extra data ind, commercial type stuff.

Is there anywhere you can rent meters from as it prob won't pay to buy a set for the odd job but I'm not willing to do the work unless I use suitable equipment.

Through general purpose I have all tools but not any meters.

Obviously I will get insurances etc but just wanted to know can u hire meters or get second hand ones reasonable any where not ebay

Thanks

 

[telectrix]

there's a metrel up for sale in the for sale section of this forum.. some good bargains can be had from ebay, but you have to be wary.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

I'd just buy an MFt off fleabag, prob get a 155-sommat for a few hundred notes. By the time you've rented one a few times you'll be the winner.

like houses. Better to be renting it out than paying rent.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Tel beat me

 

[shanky887614]

there are companies that just hire them out, ive been to a couple near here.

i think mainline hire.

test meter hire out a tester for around £60 a week

 

[OhmElectrical]

Ok looks as I expected I suppose better take the hit and just keep the meter cheaper in the long run.
Thanks guys I'll keep and eye on the sale section.

 

[Octopus]

Ok looks as I expected I suppose better take the hit and just keep the meter cheaper in the long run.
Thanks guys I'll keep and eye on the sale section.

When buying 2nd hand make sure it comes with a calibration certificate or that'll be another £75 to shell out!

 

[OhmElectrical]

Anyone recommend a place to buy obviously I can scower the net but if ppl have recommendations.
Also makes models I have personally used megger before but work paid so wasn't fussy.
We used to have individual meters for everything elip, IR etc but can ppl suggest reliable make and model of an all in 1 and I'll do some research ?

Appreciate this guys !

 

[shanky887614]

Anyone recommend a place to buy obviously I can scower the net but if ppl have recommendations.
Also makes models I have personally used megger before but work paid so wasn't fussy.
We used to have individual meters for everything elip, IR etc but can ppl suggest reliable make and model of an all in 1 and I'll do some research ?

Appreciate this guys !

send a message to test-meter or ring them tomorrow they are very helpful.

you cant really go wrong with megger or fluke but they can let you know whats been the most popular and had the least issues with

 

[HandySparks]

send a message to test-meter or ring them tomorrow they are very helpful.

you cant really go wrong with megger or fluke but they can let you know whats been the most popular and had the least issues with

Unfortunately, test-meter don't seem to sell Fluke (although they will calibrate them). I guess it's a commercial reason, although personally, I think it's a bit of a drop-off.